25 years of growth.
Leaders in 11 countries.
Almost 500 experts.
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25 years of growth.
Leaders in 11 countries.
Almost 500 experts.
Who we are
Established in 1997, Altium is a private investment company based in Switzerland with a rich history of success, growth, and stability.
As an international distributors company network, Altium delivers targeted and efficient solutions to various markets, including life science and chemical analysis. In addition to its branches in countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Azerbaijan, Altium also has a strong network of collaborators throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
As a forward-thinking company, Altium is constantly striving to grow and expand its reach, reaching new heights and making a more significant impact in the world.
Altium is a leading solution provider for laboratories with a mission to be present in every lab in the represented territories.
Areas of expertise include pharma and biopharma, food, energy, and environmental solutions, with expanding development in medicine, healthcare, and green energy sectors. Altium's ultimate goal is to create a safer world by providing the best laboratory equipment, support, and knowledge.
How we grew
1988
SEM LAB established to sell consumables and provide application & hardware support for Agilent (HP) and other manufacturers’ instruments
1990
SEM LAB appointed Agilent (HP) distributor for Turkey
1997
Altium was founded as an international corporation
2000
HPST established to replace former Agilent subsidiary covering Czech Republic
2002
Perlan established to replace former Agilent subsidiary covering Poland
2008
SEM AZ established to distribute Agilent products in Azerbaijan
2009
AlphaChrom established to replace failing former distributor covering Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Kosovo
2017
Agilrom Scientific becomes part of Altium Group as distributor for Romania
2022
DSP became part of Altium covering the territories of Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia
2024
all companies will become a unified Altium brand
What we do
As a trusted partner, Altium is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and advance your research and development efforts. Whether you need high-quality equipment or technical support or want to tap into expertise, Altium is here to support you every step of the way.
Our team of experts continuously monitors the requirements and specifics of local markets. Using the standards of good international practice, the international team of managers creates conditions for sustainable operations in all business segments.
Connecting
The aim of our business is to connect people and businesses across Europe and beyond.
Supporting
Our company recognizes and fosters innovation, supports, and invests in promising ideas, including start-ups.
Consulting
We share our experiences with clients through consulting services to lead to changes in various markets.
Our know-how
At Altium, we develop our expertise through in-depth knowledge of specific markets and tracking of micro and macroeconomic trends within our international network.
Our management team is highly skilled and experienced
in the technical aspects of sophisticated laboratory instruments and has a strong marketing and sales background.
Our know-how
We build our expertise by knowing the specifics of each market and by following micro and macroeconomic trends within an international network. Altium management is very well trained and experienced on the sophisticated laboratory instruments technically with a very strong background in marketing and sales.
Our business
The life sciences and analytical chemistry services we provide are based on world-leading products from identified leading partners.
These include:
Pre-sales consulting
Laboratory project management
Application development & implementation
After-sales support for all installed products
Personnel training services
A range of associated products from other principals
Top performance
Knowledge of the market and trends results in a leadership position in most countries.
New technologies
Digitization and efficiency are built into the very core of our business.
Logistic and Finance Services
International business practice in different international markets.
Strategy
Proven management with a common vision and a dedicated team of top professionals.
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Altium team
Head Of TeamBrad Wilson
Seamlessly empower fully researched growth strategies and interoperable internal or organic sources for development.
Business ConsultantFranklin Wallace
Interactively productize premium technologies whereas interdependent quality vectors and enterprise experiences via global markets.
HR ConsultantSarah Daniels
Globally myocardinate interactive supply chains with distinctive quality vector sources through interoperable services.
Marketing ConsultantElisabeth Howe
Uniquely enable accurate supply chains rather than frictionless technology, network focused materials and manufactured products
We'll help you gain a new perspective!
Competently parallel task fully researched data and enterprise process improvements. Collaboratively expedite quality manufactured products via client-focused results.
Altium is always looking for new investment opportunities. Our core area of expertise and interest is in the field of life sciences and analytical chemistry, where we have fully demonstrated our technical and commercial strength for just under two decades. From year to year a growing percentage of our investment portfolio has been diversifying into other business areas.
We have a strong geographic presence, an outstanding team of over 300 professionals, in-depth management experience and a very stable financial structure. If you have an interesting opportunity that could benefit from our strengths, we would be happy to hear your presentation.
Please contact us so that we can find out how the Altium network can help. Altium is self-financed and does not require external investors, so there is no requirement for public disclosure of financial information.